Central African Republic’s incumbent president, a Russian ally, eyes a third term in key elections

BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — Voters in the Central African Republic are electing a new president and federal lawmakers Sunday, with incumbent President Faustin Archange Touadéra seen as likely to win a third term after trying to stabilize the country with the help of Russian mercenaries.

Touadéra is one of Russia’s closest allies in Africa and analysts say a third term win for him would likely consolidate Russia’s security and economic interests in the country even as Moscow...